A real 'Crop Dog'
By: Jeff Caldwell
'Breeze' does her best to help out on this Minnesota farm

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Kari and Terry Hollman got "Breeze" when the Border Collie was 9 weeks old. Since then, the dog that was once afraid of the tractor has become an all-around "crop dog." See how Breeze helps out on the Hollmans' Isle, Minnesota, farm.

Awesome!!!Sherri Bain 03/09/2012 @ 8:45am
We to have a Crop Collie, actually 2, - and the love of our lives, they bring such great joy and companionship when we are in the orchards, vines or even out working with the kids and their 4-H projects. It is so wonderful to see another Collie work like ours!!! Great Job Breeze!!

Border Colliegeorge scott 01/24/2012 @ 7:43am
Nice set of pictures and a beautiful dog , however i would also caution people to be careful with their dogs around machinery. I had a terrible mishap with my first Border collie. He was a very smart dog and loved coming with me in the tractor too. Unfortunately , once when I was working outside a running tractor he became confused and jumped into an unprotected engine fan , thinking it was a way into the cab I believe. Fortunately he turned around when he hit the fan and I was able to pull him out after he became tangled in the alternator wiring . He had some very bad cuts on his legs and head , but he survived and lived to nearly 16.
Take care and enjoy your great dog !